- December 20, 2024
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Thomas D. McKinnon, 90, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma, on July 10, 1934. He put himself through college at University of Oklahoma by working for several years at the local cinema. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After college, he joined the navy, where he became a part of the emerging computer systems group.
Tom spent his entire career working for Western Electric, part of AT&T (or “Ma Bell” as it was known then). He was admired and respected and thus rose through the ranks. He finally became the CFO for the company whose name had changed to AT&T Technologies, after the breakup of the AT&T Bell System in the early-80’s.
After retiring in the early 90’s, Tom and his wife, Jan, moved to Palm Coast, Florida. They both became very involved in the Palm Coast United Methodist Church, running bible groups and acting as treasurer. Tom also became an active member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, being a long-time avid boater. In this latter role, he became involved in boat safety inspections, rescuing stranded boaters, and the occasional flotilla.
In 2019, Tom and Jan moved to Waterman Village in Mt Dora, Florida. There they both became involved in the Chapel Wellness Congregation and support groups.
Tom was a wonderful listener and had a marvelous sense of humor. He was well-liked and respected by all who knew him.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Jan. He is survived by his children and stepchildren, Diane, Mark, Shari, Dee, Kent, and Nicholas and their families.
Celebration of Life to take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:30 EDT at the Chapel at Waterman Village, 445 Waterman Ave., Mount Dora, Florida, 32757
